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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition